The Ultimate Raising Children Quiz

Your kids are less likely to get into trouble if they are engaged in a fun activity. Try setting up something fun for them to do while you complete your chore.

Toddlers love playing with cups and water. This can keep them entertained for awhile. The mess created by this activity, however; is another story.

Toddlers are generally not trying to be mischievous when they create a mess. Rather, toddlers learn best by exploring, which can lead to a trail of mess throughout your home.

Toddlers frequently want to do things on their own. Encourage this independence by making your toddler's toys accessible to him or her and provide your toddler with finger food for independent feeding.

Your child learns by example. Tell your child what he or she should be doing rather than what they shouldn't be doing. You should also avoid raising your voice or using “put downs” when talking to your child.

Don't just say “no” without an explanation and a reasonable alternative. Children need to develop reasoning and problem-solving skills, even at a young age.

Toddlers need opportunities to try out their new language skills. Actively listen to your toddler and provide help with labeling feelings.

As long as no one is getting hurt, give your children a chance to work through their own fights without parental intervention. If things get heated, then separate your children and give them time to calm down.

It's important to develop a consistent bedtime routine, such as bath, story and song before bed. You should also listen to your child's fears about the dark and bad dreams and provide insight or help for these fears.

Many stay-at-home mothers feel exhausted after a day of manual labor. Many mothers also report feeling like they accomplish little in the day.

Your own well-being, as well as the well-being of your child's other parent, is the best predictor of your child's social, emotional and academic success.

Above all else, your relationship with your partner or spouse is the most important relationship in the household.

According to the Cowans, well-known researchers in the field of family psychology, only 15 percent of a child's well-being is determined by the parent-child relationship. Another 15 percent is determined by the spousal relationship.

Many parents put their kids ahead of all else. It's important to still take time to care for your relationship with your partner and to care for yourself.

Your own experiences as a child definitely shape, either positively or negatively, how your raise your children. According to the Cowans, approximately 15 percent of your child's well-being is shaped by your own family history.